Yogyakarta – On Wednesday (18/10), the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), in collaboration with the Master Program in Bioethics UGM and the UNESCO Chair on Bioethics UGM, hosted a weekly online forum Raboan Discussion Forum titled “Remediation in Professional Behavior Assessment.”
The webinar delved into crucial topics surrounding the assessment of professionalism in medical education, featuring speaker Dr. Yoyo Suhoyo, M.Med.Ed, PhD. Dr. Suhoyo, underscored the importance of professionalism in medical education. He explain the five keys to professionalism which is emphasizing reliability, adherence to ethical principles, effective interactions with patients and their families, as well as within the healthcare system, and commitment to continuous improvement.
One of the focal points of the discussion was the recognition that despite rigorous training, lapses in professionalism can occur among medical students. Rather than punitive measures, Dr. Suhoyo advocated for remediation as a constructive approach. He stressed that medical students, still in the process of professional formation, require support and guidance to address shortcomings in their behavior.
Moderated by Dr. Wika Hartanti MIH, the webinar provided a platform for robust discourse among participants, including educators, healthcare professionals, and students. The interactive session facilitated an exchange of insights and best practices in implementing remediation strategies effectively.
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